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Twin Cities Realtors

“Joint Tenants” vs. “Tenants-in-Common”

Everything You Didn’t Want to Know About Real Estate Title [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] First, a caveat:  Buyers who need advice about how to...
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“The Right House at the Wrong Time = the Wrong House”

Letting Buyers — and Sellers — Off the Hook What do you do as a Buyer if you really like the first (or second) house you see, only to be told a couple hours after you went through that it’s in multiple offers, and that you have until 8 p.m. that night to make an...
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Little (or no) Yard, But No Stairs, Shared Walls, or Association Fees? “Perfect!”

Townhome Alternatives in the Age of Covid-19 In an age(?) of social distancing, so-called “townhome alternatives” may be getting a second look from Baby Boomers looking to downsize. So, exactly what is a townhome alternative? At least to me, it’s shorthand for a detached, single-family home with many of the following attributes: —Around 1,500 to...
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Buyer’s Letters: Prose & Con’s

“Buy on Bread, Sell on Cheese” In the wine industry (which I otherwise know nothing about), “buy on bread, sell on cheese” means that if you’re a wine buyer, you’d be well-advised to eat a piece of bread in between tastings. Because bread is neutral, it will clear your palate for the next wine. By...
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“Soft” Contemporary vs . . . “Hard”?!?

One of the ways you can tell that a product is dated or out-of-fashion ” or people think it is ” is that it acquires an adjective. So, for a while, “Coke” became “New Coke.” In the wake of Watergate in the 1970’s, Minnesota’s Republican party became the “Independent — Republican” party (at least until...
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“Done Deal!!” (Or, Is It??). How Home Buyers Know For Sure the Seller Accepted Their Offer

On the 2 Yard Line vs. The End Zone [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Anxious Buyers competing for a home in multiple offers today understandably...
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